Research Scientist, Department of OB/GYN, Gynecologic Oncology - Military Veterans

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country."

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion.

Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine's faculty and providers are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. With world-class research, teaching and medical practice opportunities, why not choose the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine?

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Center for Global Cancer Control, at the University of Cincinnati is seeking a highly motivated and talented Research Scientist to join the department's growing team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the development and execution of research projects within the division of gynecologic oncology, with a particular focus on public health initiatives.

The mission of Center for Global Cancer Control is to improve health worldwide through research, education, training, and service. Additionally, we strive to address healthcare inequities that result in poorer cancer outcomes across the globe. At the core of our work, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and driving innovation in the field of gynecological cancers. Through cutting-edge research, we strive to make significant contributions to the understanding, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gynecological cancers with equity at the forefront of our our work. We believe that we can accomplish our mission through collaboration, innovation, education, training, and community engagement. Our research team has extensive experience in patient and stakeholder engagement, community-academic partnerships, qualitative and quantitative analyses, translational research, implementation science, and dissemination.

Essential Functions

• Participate in the development and design of research projects, protocols, and experiments.
• Lead and contribute to research endeavors focused on gynecologic oncology, ensuring scientific rigor and adherence to project timelines while collaborating with physicians, fellows, residents, medical students, other researchers, staff, and department administration.
• Contribute to clinical trial design and management efforts, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and ethical standards while also assisting in crafting grant proposals to secure funding for research initiatives.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of grant writing principles and methodologies and be able to provide support in regulatory affairs related to grant work, including but not limited to IRB submissions and compliance documentation.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

PhD and/or MD in a relevant field such as Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Behavior or Promotion, or a related discipline.

Required Experience

Additional related work experience may be required depending on field or discipline.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Prior experience in conducting research within the field of women's oncology is ideal.
• Demonstrated proficiency in research project design, implementation, and analysis.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in grant writing and/or managing clinical trials is ideal.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Commitment to advancing women's health, health equity and contributing to scientific discoveries in gynecologic oncology.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Sitting - Continuously
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
• Hearing, listening - Often
• Talking - Often
• Standing - Often
• Walking - Often
• Bending - Seldom
• Stooping - Seldom
• Climbing stairs/ladders - Seldom
• Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
• Crouching - Seldom
• Crawling - Seldom
• Reaching overhead - Seldom
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Seldom
• Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Seldom
• Lifting - over 50 pounds - Seldom

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html .

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu .

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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